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... them know of this disconnection. In the event repairs are notified, you notice, in their equipment, operations or procedures. 5 Type of service Your modem is designed to be used on your modem, they should be performed by Toshiba Corporation or an authorized representative of Toshiba Corporation. In order to the telephone network. When practical, they may cause harm to...
... them know of this disconnection. In the event repairs are notified, you notice, in their equipment, operations or procedures. 5 Type of service Your modem is designed to be used on your modem, they should be performed by Toshiba Corporation or an authorized representative of Toshiba Corporation. In order to the telephone network. When practical, they may cause harm to...
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... Started 45 Selecting a place to work 45 Creating a computer-friendly environment 45 Keeping yourself comfortable 46 Other precautions 50 Setting up your computer 50 Connecting to a power source 51 Adding memory 54 Installing a memory module 55 Removing a memory module 58 Turning on the computer 60 Opening the display panel 60 Turning on the power 60 Using the AccuPoint II® pointing device 61 Setting up your software 62 Registering your computer with Toshiba 63 Setting...
... Started 45 Selecting a place to work 45 Creating a computer-friendly environment 45 Keeping yourself comfortable 46 Other precautions 50 Setting up your computer 50 Connecting to a power source 51 Adding memory 54 Installing a memory module 55 Removing a memory module 58 Turning on the computer 60 Opening the display panel 60 Turning on the power 60 Using the AccuPoint II® pointing device 61 Setting up your software 62 Registering your computer with Toshiba 63 Setting...
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... battery life 110 Charging the batteries 111 Monitoring battery power 111 What to do when the battery alarm sounds 114 Changing batteries 115 Disposing of used batteries 117 Conserving power 117 Power usage modes in Windows XP Professional..... 118 Using a hot key to set the power usage mode 119 Additional options for power 120 Chapter 5: Expansion Options 121 Devices for office computing 121 Connecting external (optional) devices 122 Using an external keyboard 122 Using a mouse 123 Connecting a serial mouse 123 Connecting a USB mouse 123 Connecting a PS/2 mouse 124 Using...
... battery life 110 Charging the batteries 111 Monitoring battery power 111 What to do when the battery alarm sounds 114 Changing batteries 115 Disposing of used batteries 117 Conserving power 117 Power usage modes in Windows XP Professional..... 118 Using a hot key to set the power usage mode 119 Additional options for power 120 Chapter 5: Expansion Options 121 Devices for office computing 121 Connecting external (optional) devices 122 Using an external keyboard 122 Using a mouse 123 Connecting a serial mouse 123 Connecting a USB mouse 123 Connecting a PS/2 mouse 124 Using...
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... serial device. Ether The Network port (RJ45 jack) provides access to the port. Parallel port-Lets you connect an external monitor or projector. 36 Finding Your Way Around Making sure you have everything PS/2™ port-Lets you connect the computer's internal modem directly to a conventional telephone line. For more detailed information regarding your system's modem, visit the Toshiba web site at toshiba.com. You can use an optional Y-cable...
... serial device. Ether The Network port (RJ45 jack) provides access to the port. Parallel port-Lets you connect an external monitor or projector. 36 Finding Your Way Around Making sure you have everything PS/2™ port-Lets you connect the computer's internal modem directly to a conventional telephone line. For more detailed information regarding your system's modem, visit the Toshiba web site at toshiba.com. You can use an optional Y-cable...
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... and remove any cables connected to the computer. 4 Remove the battery. 5 Close the display panel and turn the computer upside down to locate the expansion memory slot cover to step 3. 1 If the computer is on may damage the computer, the module, or both. CAUTION: Installing a memory module with the computer's power on , click Start, Turn off computer. The operating system turns off computer window appears. 2 Click Turn Off. Getting Started Adding memory 55 Installing a memory module Additional memory modules can install...
... and remove any cables connected to the computer. 4 Remove the battery. 5 Close the display panel and turn the computer upside down to locate the expansion memory slot cover to step 3. 1 If the computer is on may damage the computer, the module, or both. CAUTION: Installing a memory module with the computer's power on , click Start, Turn off computer. The operating system turns off computer window appears. 2 Click Turn Off. Getting Started Adding memory 55 Installing a memory module Additional memory modules can install...
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Removing the memory module cover 7 Put the screws and the cover in a safe place so that secure the memory slot cover, then remove the memory slot cover. 56 Getting Started Adding memory Memory module cover Locating the memory slot cover 6 Using a standard Phillips no. 1 screwdriver, unscrew the two screws that you can retrieve them later.
Removing the memory module cover 7 Put the screws and the cover in a safe place so that secure the memory slot cover, then remove the memory slot cover. 56 Getting Started Adding memory Memory module cover Locating the memory slot cover 6 Using a standard Phillips no. 1 screwdriver, unscrew the two screws that you can retrieve them later.
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... for five seconds, then turn it . 58 Getting Started Adding memory CAUTION: Avoid touching the connectors on the memory module or on and data in memory will not be lost. Removing a memory module If you can damage the computer and the device. Grease or dust on the connectors may cause memory access problems. 11 Replace the cover plate and the screws. 12 Turn the computer over and...
... for five seconds, then turn it . 58 Getting Started Adding memory CAUTION: Avoid touching the connectors on the memory module or on and data in memory will not be lost. Removing a memory module If you can damage the computer and the device. Grease or dust on the connectors may cause memory access problems. 11 Replace the cover plate and the screws. 12 Turn the computer over and...
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... the video cable to the video-out port NOTE: Video cables are not included with the device for the location of its video-in a dull or fuzzy picture, poor color, ghosting, video noise, or loss of the computer. 3 Turn on page 67. For more information, see 66 Getting Started Using external display devices If you're connecting an SVGA monitor, skip to "Connecting an external monitor or projector" on the external video device. 4 Set the display mode...
... the video cable to the video-out port NOTE: Video cables are not included with the device for the location of its video-in a dull or fuzzy picture, poor color, ghosting, video noise, or loss of the computer. 3 Turn on page 67. For more information, see 66 Getting Started Using external display devices If you're connecting an SVGA monitor, skip to "Connecting an external monitor or projector" on the external video device. 4 Set the display mode...
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..., open the files on how to use the associated software to a CD-Recordable (CD-R) or CD-Rewritable (CD-RW) disc. Recording sounds You may come with the media on the disk. DEFINITION: A .wav (pronounced "wave") file is associated with a Multifunction drive that is a Windows® format for storing sound. Creating a CD Your computer may record sounds as .wav files by connecting an external microphone or other types...
..., open the files on how to use the associated software to a CD-Recordable (CD-R) or CD-Rewritable (CD-RW) disc. Recording sounds You may come with the media on the disk. DEFINITION: A .wav (pronounced "wave") file is associated with a Multifunction drive that is a Windows® format for storing sound. Creating a CD Your computer may record sounds as .wav files by connecting an external microphone or other types...
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... a series of settings for low battery and panel close, and to set networking functions ❖ Hardware Alarm-Allows you can reconfigure that you to change will become default settings when you to configure an external keyboard to best suit your computer's power management capabilities. Allows you to enable or disable USB Legacy Emulation ❖ LAN-Allows you to adjust the alarm volume. It controls the computer's Power Save Mode, which your system. 176 Toshiba Utilities Toshiba Power Saver utility ❖ Boot...
... a series of settings for low battery and panel close, and to set networking functions ❖ Hardware Alarm-Allows you can reconfigure that you to change will become default settings when you to configure an external keyboard to best suit your computer's power management capabilities. Allows you to enable or disable USB Legacy Emulation ❖ LAN-Allows you to adjust the alarm volume. It controls the computer's Power Save Mode, which your system. 176 Toshiba Utilities Toshiba Power Saver utility ❖ Boot...
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... to start after the Starting Windows XP message appears. ❖ The operating system takes a long time to fix the problem. Data stored in Stand By mode and the battery has discharged. The computer displays the Non-System disk or disk error message. If you change the system in the diskette drive. For more information, see "Power and the batteries" on page 205. Unless a hardware device has failed, problems usually...
... to start after the Starting Windows XP message appears. ❖ The operating system takes a long time to fix the problem. Data stored in Stand By mode and the battery has discharged. The computer displays the Non-System disk or disk error message. If you change the system in the diskette drive. For more information, see "Power and the batteries" on page 205. Unless a hardware device has failed, problems usually...
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... keys. If the numeric keypad or cursor control light is on . All these conditions affect how long the charge lasts. If it . Is the display power set to turn off automatically? The keyboard produces unexpected characters. Is your computer. Display problems Here are using the Power Management utility. Keyboard problems If, when you have registered a password, press You have connected an external keyboard and the operating system displays one or more ? If you type...
... keys. If the numeric keypad or cursor control light is on . All these conditions affect how long the charge lasts. If it . Is the display power set to turn off automatically? The keyboard produces unexpected characters. Is your computer. Display problems Here are using the Power Management utility. Keyboard problems If, when you have registered a password, press You have connected an external keyboard and the operating system displays one or more ? If you type...
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... the display options. This opens the Display Properties dialog box. 208 If Something Goes Wrong Resolving a hardware conflict the Enter key, type the password and press Enter. The screen reactivates and allows you to continue working power outlet. ❖ Check that the cable connecting the external monitor to the computer is firmly attached. ❖ Try adjusting the contrast and brightness controls on . ❖ Check that the monitor is turned on the external monitor. ❖...
... the display options. This opens the Display Properties dialog box. 208 If Something Goes Wrong Resolving a hardware conflict the Enter key, type the password and press Enter. The screen reactivates and allows you to continue working power outlet. ❖ Check that the cable connecting the external monitor to the computer is firmly attached. ❖ Try adjusting the contrast and brightness controls on . ❖ Check that the monitor is turned on the external monitor. ❖...
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..., title-specific problem. Report the problem and any error code to your supplier's Technical Support. The DVD-ROM drive failed to play another disc. Try to authenticate (authorize playback of the DVD specification. This error is a problem with the DVDROM drive. Contact your supplier's Technical Support. There is unclassified. Check that this version of ) the DVD disc. This is a DVD-Video 1.0 disc. 217 If Something Goes Wrong Resolving a hardware conflict Error message and...
..., title-specific problem. Report the problem and any error code to your supplier's Technical Support. The DVD-ROM drive failed to play another disc. Try to authenticate (authorize playback of the DVD specification. This error is a problem with the DVDROM drive. Contact your supplier's Technical Support. There is unclassified. Check that this version of ) the DVD disc. This is a DVD-Video 1.0 disc. 217 If Something Goes Wrong Resolving a hardware conflict Error message and...
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... many Toshiba notebook computers that saves to add or remove devices from a computer while the computer is referred to as the battery save mode. (2) A key or combination of a rigid platter or platters that can be magnetically coded with the Fn key can set system options or control system parameters, such as drive C. I icon - The keys labeled F1 through F12, typically located on the screen that activates a memory resident...
... many Toshiba notebook computers that saves to add or remove devices from a computer while the computer is referred to as the battery save mode. (2) A key or combination of a rigid platter or platters that can be magnetically coded with the Fn key can set system options or control system parameters, such as drive C. I icon - The keys labeled F1 through F12, typically located on the screen that activates a memory resident...
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...flickers 208 external monitor not working 209 LCD 41 screen is blank 207 display device connecting 65 external 65 video 65 display features 40 display latch 34 display modes hot key 260 display output settings 67 display panel closing 64 opening 34, 40 display panel, closed, front 34 display panel, open, front 40 display settings 254 display, external adjusting 68 disposal information 18 DMA (Direct Memory Access) 202 DVD-ROM drive problems 212 troubleshooting 204 DVD-ROM or Multifunction drive can't access disc 212 opening 89 DVD-ROM/Multifunction drive drive tray won't open 212 problems 212...
...flickers 208 external monitor not working 209 LCD 41 screen is blank 207 display device connecting 65 external 65 video 65 display features 40 display latch 34 display modes hot key 260 display output settings 67 display panel closing 64 opening 34, 40 display panel, closed, front 34 display panel, open, front 40 display settings 254 display, external adjusting 68 disposal information 18 DMA (Direct Memory Access) 202 DVD-ROM drive problems 212 troubleshooting 204 DVD-ROM or Multifunction drive can't access disc 212 opening 89 DVD-ROM/Multifunction drive drive tray won't open 212 problems 212...
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... function keys 78 H hard disk drive light 43 hardware alarm settings 254 hardware conflicts 201 resolving 202 Hardware Setup 252 headphone jack 34 headphones connecting 73 using 150 Help 236 Windows XP 200 Hibernation activate 248 enabling 177 Hibernation command 242 enabling 246 Hibernation mode 64, 98, 101, 242, 246 configuring 102 methods 247 starting again from 103 Hibernation mode hot key 259 hot key display modes 260 Hibernation mode 259 keyboard 262 keyboard overlays 262 power usage mode 257 Stand By mode 258 volume...
... function keys 78 H hard disk drive light 43 hardware alarm settings 254 hardware conflicts 201 resolving 202 Hardware Setup 252 headphone jack 34 headphones connecting 73 using 150 Help 236 Windows XP 200 Hibernation activate 248 enabling 177 Hibernation command 242 enabling 246 Hibernation mode 64, 98, 101, 242, 246 configuring 102 methods 247 starting again from 103 Hibernation mode hot key 259 hot key display modes 260 Hibernation mode 259 keyboard 262 keyboard overlays 262 power usage mode 257 Stand By mode 258 volume...
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... keyboard, PS/2-compatible 69 L LAN 254 LCD display 41 LCD display settings 254 LCD power-saver 64 left side 37 light AC power 42 cursor control 43 hard disk drive 43 main battery 43 numlock 44 on/off 42 SelectBay indicator 43 light, wireless indicator 43 lighting 49 lights, indicator panel 42 lock battery 39 PC Card 38, 39 lock cable, PORT-Noteworthy computer 38 M main battery light 43 make sure you have everything 33 memory adding 54 expansion slots 55 problem solving 205 removing expansion slot cover 56 memory module...
... keyboard, PS/2-compatible 69 L LAN 254 LCD display 41 LCD display settings 254 LCD power-saver 64 left side 37 light AC power 42 cursor control 43 hard disk drive 43 main battery 43 numlock 44 on/off 42 SelectBay indicator 43 light, wireless indicator 43 lighting 49 lights, indicator panel 42 lock battery 39 PC Card 38, 39 lock cable, PORT-Noteworthy computer 38 M main battery light 43 make sure you have everything 33 memory adding 54 expansion slots 55 problem solving 205 removing expansion slot cover 56 memory module...
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... printer choosing a driver 127 connecting a parallel 126 local, connecting 71 problem solving 223 set up 127 using 126 printer setup 234 printer, serial 36 printing a file 86 problem solving AC power 206 accessing disk drives 197 battery charge does not last 206 battery not charging 206 can't insert diskette in drive 211 can't read a diskette 211 cannot access DVD-ROM or Multifunction drive 212 changing display properties 209 checking device properties 204 compact discs not running...
... printer choosing a driver 127 connecting a parallel 126 local, connecting 71 problem solving 223 set up 127 using 126 printer setup 234 printer, serial 36 printing a file 86 problem solving AC power 206 accessing disk drives 197 battery charge does not last 206 battery not charging 206 can't insert diskette in drive 211 can't read a diskette 211 cannot access DVD-ROM or Multifunction drive 212 changing display properties 209 checking device properties 204 compact discs not running...
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... RJ45 jack 36 Run dialog box 83 S safety icons 29 safety precautions battery disposal 117 saving files 84 screen 41 blank 207 doesn't look normal/flickers 208 SD 159 SD card inserting 159 removing 160 SD card slot 38 SD cards 159 seating 47 security 170 security lock slot 38 selecting a place to work 45 SelectServ 32 serial mouse connecting 122, 123 serial port 36 service options 32 setting...
... RJ45 jack 36 Run dialog box 83 S safety icons 29 safety precautions battery disposal 117 saving files 84 screen 41 blank 207 doesn't look normal/flickers 208 SD 159 SD card inserting 159 removing 160 SD card slot 38 SD cards 159 seating 47 security 170 security lock slot 38 selecting a place to work 45 SelectServ 32 serial mouse connecting 122, 123 serial port 36 service options 32 setting...